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What to do in Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Wells Fargo Center
Catch an event at Wells Fargo Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention center in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Rittenhouse Square, a popular green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Walk around the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top college in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Reading Terminal Market
When peckish in Philadelphia, this is the definitive place to stop by. Gorge on local produce like Philly cheese-steaks, Amish-style doughnuts and shoofly pie.
Liberty Bell Center
Displayed right in the heart of the city, this bell is one of Philadelphia’s most prized possessions.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Areas of Philadelphia
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
South Philadelphia
Travelers choose South Philadelphia for its live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Wells Fargo Center.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
North Philadelphia
North Philadelphia is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to explore sights like The Liacouras Center.
University City
Spend some time visiting places like Penn Museum while getting to know University City, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station to see more of the area.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
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